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Hundreds Scatter Amid Sudden Gunfire (Image Credits: Nypost.com)
Kingsbridge, Bronx – A sprawling street fight among teenagers exploded into gunfire Wednesday evening, leaving one 16-year-old boy dead and two others hospitalized with gunshot wounds.[1][2]
Hundreds Scatter Amid Sudden Gunfire
Police arrived at the intersection of Broadway and West 238th Street around 5:10 p.m. following reports of shots fired during a large-scale brawl. Officers discovered three teenagers suffering from gunshot injuries amid the chaos. Witnesses described hundreds of youths flooding the area, typical for after-school hours, before panic set in as bullets flew.
The scene quickly turned grim. Paramedics rushed the victims to St. Barnabas Hospital, where medical staff fought to save their lives. The rapid response underscored the volatility of such gatherings in the neighborhood.[1]
Tragic Toll on Young Lives
The 16-year-old boy, identified as Christopher Redding, sustained a gunshot wound to the back. He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Two others – a 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl – each suffered shots to the right leg but remained in stable condition.
Here are the key details of those affected:
- Christopher Redding, 16: Shot in the back; pronounced dead at St. Barnabas Hospital.
- 15-year-old boy: Gunshot to right leg; stable condition.
- 13-year-old girl: Gunshot to right leg; stable condition.
Authorities withheld further identification for the younger victims…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-12 08:13:00
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